University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Left: Melinda Falls, 3JU, and Tyler Husebo, 4JU, wait for the bus near the J. Wayne Reitz Union. (Photo Jane Klimenko) Below: Many students take advantage of the Regional Transit System to get around campus and around Gainesville. (Photo Lane Cofer) I like to drive my car on campus. It ' s better than the buses because you can go whenever you want and you don ' t have to wait. -Heather Robinson, 11IP (Photo Lane Cofer) I walk because it ' s free and there is no waiting. Above: While waiting for her stop on -Michael Guindon, the bus, Katie Stutin 31E, busies 3AS herself solving a crossword puzzle. (Photo Lane Cofer) (Photo Jane Klimenko) Left: Ariel Ruiz, 1LS, rides along North South Drive to get to class on time. (Photo Jane Klimenko) 25

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Below: Kelley Schumacher, 1EDU, enjoys walking to class most of the time. (Photo Jane Klimenko) Above: Students wait for a full bus to empty at the bus stop in front of the Reitz Union. (Photo Lane Cofer) Left: Many students choose to take of on parking rather than riding the bus or riding bikes to class. (Photo Lane Cofer) From Students use a variety of meth ds of transportation to attend class. Some of the students who live on campus find it easiest to walk to their classes. However, the students who live off-campus need to find other means of transportation if they plan to make it to class on time. Most students who live off-campus use the bus to get to school. The RTS Bus circulate most student apartment complexes every eight to fifteen minutes. And with the student ID, students can ride the bus for no cost. the bus system is pretty simple to figure out, and is very popular among students. Sometimes the bus is so crowded that people have to stand in the aisle, and still, there are people who have to get left behind at the bus stop to wait for the next bus, said Juan Growl. It sucks, but it happens. Still there are some students who prefer to drive to school. The University of Florida requires every student who drives to school to purchase a parking decal. Most decals cost an average 590 a year, but the parking decal restrictions are lifted in most parking lots in the late afternoon. While driving your own car to school may get you on campus faster than any other method of transportation, it can be hassle to find Which has lead many students to ride bikes to class. When I have back to back classes and they are all the way across campus from each other, it ' s hard to make it my bike, said Adriana Montequin. A bike is definitely a smart in- vestment if you are attending the of Florida. The campus is large, and classes can be very spread out. Some use skateboards or scooters to get to class on time. Still, some students prefer walking to class. All my classes are close together so it ' s not a problem for me to walk. It ' s the easiest thing to do, said Laura Gonzalez. As one can see, transportation all depends on location, schedule, and the student ' s preference. -Rachel Gomez

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Below: Many stu- dents enjoy the meals provided daily by the Hare Krishna Gators. (Photo Lane Cofer) Above:Margarita Sarmiento, 2JM waits for a smoothie at the Hub. (Photo Lane Cofer) Left: Anne Perrera, 3LS grabs a bite to eat at the Hub Food Court and enjoys it outside on the South Lawn. (Photo Lane Cofer) Food is among one of the major expenses of OF students, and many use free food as a method of attracting students to events around Restaurants around Gainesville appeal to students ' appetites and at times, abnormal eating schedules. Pizza can be delivered until 4 a.m., as well as the hour Steak-n-Shake. Most students who take advantage of the convenience of restaurants may find themselves gaining the infamous freshman fifteen before they even realize it. Dining places are scattered around campus, never too far for a quick lunch, perhaps between classes. Students can choose between The Hub that included KFC, Taco Bell and other snacking the all-you-can-eat styles of Broward Dinning, Burger King, Gator Dining, and the Racquet Club that included Chick-Fil- A. And perhaps a favorite of most students is the variety of options in the dining areas of the J. Wayne Reitz Union, which included Subway, Wendy ' s, Italian and noodle and sushi bar. Many students opt to eat and study with friends at the Reitz Union. Students have their favorite places to eat off-campus as well. Hungry Howies is a quick and cheap place to eat with pretty good food, said John Cianca. Still, there are those who prefer to cook for themselves. I like cooking my own food. It ' s definitely cheaper than out, and I can make it just the way I like, said Laura Gonzalez. College forces most students to get a crash course in cooking. Before I left for college, I didn ' t know how to cook anything! Now I can cook a couple really good things that I eat all the time, said Juan Grau. -Rachel Gomez Above: (from left to right) Alok Beecum, 1LS; Mohmi Malik, lAG; and Priti Shah, 1PH hang out during a free period and have lunch at the Racquet Club Food Court. (Photo Lane Cofer)